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Pet Health - Recommended Pet Vaccination Schedule

Vaccinations are important, even for indoorWhen: At 6 to 8 weeks, 9 to 11 weeks, and 12
pets. Some diseases are airborne or can beto  14  weeks
acquired by contact with fecal matter that
might be brought into your house on yourBooster: 1 year after last puppy dose, then
street shoes. Diseases that affect pets areevery 1 to 3 years depending on vaccine
present in the environment, and some diseasestypeDogVaccine:  Rabies
can spread to humans.Any animal that goes
outdoors should be vaccinated annually forWhen:  3  months
rabies. This includes ferrets and bunnies. If
you have a small house dog, or your dog is atBooster: 1 year after puppy dose, then as
low risk for contracting Leptospirosis, yourrequired by local authoritiesDogVaccine:
vet may determine that this vaccination isCoronavirus
not necessary. Aged animals should only be
vaccinated on the recommendation of yourWhen: 6 weeks of age, then every 2-4 weeks
vet.Vaccinations protect your beloved petuntil 12 weeks of ageDog - if it will be
from painful and often fatal diseases. Theyexposed  to  ticksVaccine:  Lyme
help ensure a long and happy life for your
pet, with many hours of enjoyment for youWhen:  9  to  11 weeks, and 12 to 14 weeks
with your animal companion. The cost of
vaccinations is very small, compared to theBooster: Every yearDog - if it will be
cost of treating a disease or of losing yourboarded, or going to dog shows or obedience
pet altogether. Many communities haveclassesVaccine:  Kennel  cough (Bordetelle)
vaccination clinics where you can get free
rabies vaccines for example. Check with yourWhen:  16  weeks
local animal shelter or veterinarian to find
out when a free vaccination clinic isBooster: Every yearDog - outdoor dogs; can
scheduled.Your pet's age, health, lifestyle,spread  to  humans Vaccine:  Giardia
environment, and geographic location can all
affect the vaccination schedule. Ask yourWhen:  12  weeks,  15  weeks
veterinarian about the most appropriate
vaccines for your pet.VaccinationBooster: Every year, if indicated in your
ScheduleCatVaccine: Panleukopenia,area* Not a vaccination, but dogs should
Herpesvirus and calicivirus (combined)When:receive heartworm prevention starting at
As early as 6 weeks, with boosters every 3 tobetween 8-15 weeks of age, continued for
4 weeks until at least 12 weeks oflife, with annual heartworm blood tests.After
ageBooster: Every 3 yearsCatVaccine: Felinethe vaccination, it is important to watch
infectious  peritonitis  (FIP)your pet for the next couple of days for any
signs of a reaction to the shot. Possible
When: Begin at 4 months old, repeat in 2-4symptoms  include:
weeks
Loss of appetiteMinor feverIrritability,
Booster:  Every  yearexpressed as biting, growling, or
unwillingness to be with peopleUnusual
CatVaccine:  Feline  distempersleepiness, lack of energySwelling or redness
around  the  injection  site
When:  At  9  weeks  old  and 12 weeks old
Booster:  Every  year
If you notice any of these signs, contact
Cat,  Dog,  Ferret,  BunnyVaccine:  Rabiesyour veterinarian. If you observe a lump on
your cat for more than 3 months after it has
When: At 3 months for initial protection,been vaccinated for rabies or feline leukemia
and  again  at  1  yearcall your vet. This could be a sign of a
vaccine-associated tumor.Reactions to
Booster:  Every  1  to  3  yearsDog*vaccines happen from time to time, but for
the most part, having your pet vaccinated,
and given a health checkup once a year, is
the safest way to protect them and help them
Vaccine: Distemper, Hepatitis,live a long, happy life.Sources: American
Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (combined DHPP),Animal Hospital Association and Ontario
Leptospirosis,  AdenovirusVeterinary Medical Association, Ontario,
CanadaFind Everything Pets - Petboro.



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